Cost of living in Copenhagen, Denmark vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 33% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr99 (£11) | £10 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr72 (£8) | £6 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr38 (£4.37) | £3.36 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (£1.20) | £1.01 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr33 (£3.78) | £2.86 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr24 (£2.77) | £1.28 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr67 (£8) | £5.47 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (£2.19) | £1.94 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr15 (£1.74) | £0.85 | + 105% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr11 (£1.23) | £1.71 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr96 (£11) | £8 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr21 (£2.41) | £1.78 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr15 (£1.75) | £0.90 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 19% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr15,011 (£1,742) | £1,801 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr12,345 (£1,433) | £1,197 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,743 (£202) | £138 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr11,521 (£1,337) | £981 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,443 (£980) | £609 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,140 (£132) | £131 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr141 (£16) | £17 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,850 (£447) | £331 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr883 (£103) | £66 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr62 (£7) | £5.73 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr146 (£17) | £11 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 56% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr873 (£101) | £81 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr369 (£43) | £29 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,013 (£118) | £67 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,734 (£201) | £63 | + 220% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 37% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr258,970 (£30,053) | £17,216 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (£1.25) | £1.21 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr578 (£67) | £52 | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr188 (£22) | £13 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 17% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr42 (£4.85) | £3.90 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr72 (£8) | £7 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr546 (£63) | £80 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr42 (£4.90) | £3.07 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr21 (£2.44) | £1.41 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr25 (£2.90) | £3.30 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr16 (£1.87) | £1.51 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (£1.96) | £1.20 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr239 (£28) | £12 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 20% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr421 (£49) | £32 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr204 (£24) | £23 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr914 (£106) | £89 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr632 (£73) | £51 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr110 (£13) | £7 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (£5.02) | £3.62 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr42 (£4.85) | £4.40 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,800 (£441) | £401 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.43 (£0.17) | £0.17 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr255 (£30) | £27 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr53 (£6) | £9 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 394 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least £6,501 (kr56,016) in Copenhagen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £5,100 in Southampton.
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